The Value of Metal Recycling
At South Group Recycling, we transform discarded aluminum, copper, brass, and precious metals into tomorrow’s essential materials. Using advanced sorting technology, we separate valuable scrap metal and non-ferrous metals with precision, creating market-ready materials that rival virgin quality.
Today’s copper wire becomes tomorrow’s renewable energy backbone. Yesterday’s aluminum can becomes next week’s aircraft component. We’re not just recycling—we’re fueling an endless cycle that makes modern life possible.
Our global network connects scrap metal suppliers with manufacturers who need these critical materials. Built on transparency and competitive pricing, we’ve spent decades turning scrap metal into valuable resources.
Scrap metal prices move with the international metal markets, and what a load is worth depends on the grade, not just the weight. South Group Recycling buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap through four branches in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria, sorts it by grade, and pays against current market rates.
Your Scrap Today Powers Tomorrow's Clean Technology!
What we buy
Material is sorted and priced by grade. Clean, separated metal pays more than mixed loads, and the difference is often larger than sellers expect.
- Non-ferrous
Copper — bright wire, heavy copper, mixed and insulated cable
Aluminium — wheels, extrusions, cans, cast and mixed
Brass and bronze — taps, fittings, radiators, turnings
Stainless steel — 304 and 316 grades
Lead — batteries, sheet, weights
Zinc and nickel alloys
- Ferrous
Heavy melting scrap
Light iron and sheet
Cast iron
Structural and plate off-cuts
- Also
Electric motors, transformers and armatures
Radiators and heat exchangers
Cable of all grades, stripped or insulated
The Power of Metal Recycling
Metal recycling transforms discarded scrap metal into tomorrow’s essential materials while delivering powerful environmental and economic benefits.
Environmental Impact
Recycling steel, aluminum, copper, and other scrap metal uses 95% less energy than mining new materials, dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and preserving natural resources.
Waste Reduction
Instead of corroding in landfills, valuable scrap metal returns to productive use, preventing environmental damage and creating space for truly non-recyclable waste.
Economic Benefits
The industry drives job creation across South Africa while reducing our dependence on costly imports and strengthening local supply chains.
Circular Economy
Recycled scrap metal flows endlessly back into manufacturing, creating products that can be recycled again without losing quality.
Where to bring scrap metal
Four branches buy metal directly. Smaller quantities can be brought in during opening hours; larger loads are collected from the nearest branch.
Cape Town
2 Warbler Close, Unit 2, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7442
Mon-Thu
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 16:00
Saturday
08:00 - 14:00
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Johannesburg
Unit 8, 7 in Mastiff Street, Linbro Business Park, Linbro, Sandton, 2090
Mon-Fri
08:00 - 16:30
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
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Durban
65 Marshall Drive, Unit 4, Mount Edgecombe, Durban, 4300
Mon-Fri
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 14:00
METALS
Pretoria
27 Henrico Road, Rosslyn, Akasia, Pretoria, 0182
Mon-Fri
07:30 - 16:30
Saturday
08:00 - 14:00
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Book a Collection
For your convenience, we offer collection services for larger scrap metal recycling orders. This not only saves you time and effort, but it’s also cost-effective. Simply fill in the short form below, and our team will be in touch with you shortly.
WHY CHOOSE SOUTH GROUP RECYCLING?
Selling scrap metal legally in South Africa
Scrap metal trading is regulated in South Africa, and a seller who deals with an unregistered buyer carries the risk. Cable theft and the trade in stolen metal have made this the part of the business where paperwork matters most.
- Registered and documented
Level 1 B-BBEE contributor
NEMWA certified
4 registered branches
South Group Recycling is NEMWA certified, operating under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, and is a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor — relevant if your company reports on supplier procurement. Metal is bought through four registered branches, each at a fixed address, and every transaction is documented.
- Before selling to any buyer
Before selling to any buyer, ask whether the business is registered and can produce its credentials, whether it issues documentation showing what was bought and at what price, and whether it operates from premises you can visit.
A buyer who answers all three can be checked.
What the law actually requires of a scrap metal buyer, and how to check a registration certificate, is set out in our guide to scrap metal licensing in South Africa.
Contact Us – Your Metal Trading Partner
Need expert guidance on ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal values or our trading process? Our specialists are just a call, email, or form submission away. Let’s get your questions answered!
FAQ
What are current scrap metal prices in South Africa?
Prices follow the international metal markets and change continuously, so any figure published today is a snapshot. Our price guide sets out current rates per kilogram for copper, aluminium, brass, stainless steel, lead and steel, and is updated as the markets move. For a firm figure on a specific load, send a photograph or a description and we will quote against the rate on the day.
How much is scrap metal per kg?
It depends entirely on the metal and its grade. Bright copper wire pays many times what mixed iron does, and clean separated material pays more than a mixed load of the same weight. Sorting before you sell is usually worth the time it takes.
What is the highest paying scrap metal?
Of the common materials, copper pays most per kilogram, followed by brass and aluminium. Precious metal bearing items — catalytic converters and some electronic scrap — pay more again, but are priced on measured content rather than weight.
Where can I sell scrap metal near me?
South Group Recycling buys through four branches: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria. Smaller quantities can be brought to the branch during opening hours. For larger loads we collect — book a collection and we will confirm the arrangements from the nearest branch.
How can I sell scrap metal legally in South Africa?
Sell to a registered buyer that can show its waste management credentials, operates from fixed premises, and documents every transaction — what was bought, from whom, and at what price. Keep your copy of that documentation. South Group Recycling is NEMWA certified and a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, and buys through four registered branches.
Do you collect scrap metal from businesses?
Yes. Collection is arranged from the nearest branch for loads that justify a vehicle, and ongoing arrangements can be set up for businesses that generate scrap regularly — workshops, factories, demolition contractors and electrical trades.
